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Michael B. Davidson, DO
Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultants,
an Affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, NH
Staff

Michael B. Davidson, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: My wife and daughter, cooking, and the Boston Red Sox

My experience at the Cleveland Clinic began as a visiting medical student on the busy Cardiology Consult service. Initially, having done the majority of my prior medical training at small community hospitals in Maine, I was somewhat overwhelmed by the volume of patients and complexity their illnesses that I encountered at the Cleveland Clinic. However, despite the demanding nature of the service, there was a constant emphasis on teaching and improvement of clinical skills by all of the members of the team. The emphasis on education was striking because it came not only from the staff consultants, but from the medicine resident and the intern on service, as well. I found that my experience on this service was not unique. In the face of a rigorous medicine residency, the physicians that made up the Cleveland Clinic internal medicine residency thought of themselves both as teachers and learners, as well as physicians. The collegiality of the house staff is what really pushed me to pursue training here. Training at the Cleveland Clinic was a perfect setting for me to grow as a physician. I was presented with countless opportunities to push myself to accomplish goals in patient care and research. One of the most rewarding aspects of my residency training was participating in the Clinical Scholar Program (Clinschop).

Each year, Clinschop allows four second year residents extra time to pursue their research interests during protected time. Additionally, Clinschop also entails time in the area of the resident’s choice. I chose the Preventive Cardiology clinic to further my interests in lipid management and preventive medicine. We also had didactic training in biostatistics, clinical teaching, and medical writing. During my residency I presented work related to this project at Cleveland Clinic Medical Grand Rounds on two separate occasions, as well as at national meetings. These data also led to several published manuscripts and abstracts. The fact that research is mandatory for all residents, not just suggested, says a lot about the program. I have long felt that examining questions of physiology and pathophysiology of health and disease is one of the fundamental parts of medical training.

One of the other beneficial aspects of training at an institution like the Cleveland Clinic is the opportunity to work closely with staff consultants who are the thought leaders in their respective fields. For me, this translated into being accepted into a very competitive endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism fellowship here at the Clinic after I completed my residency. The chance to work with those who are defining the standard of care in major areas of disease management is an exciting part of any trainees experience.

After completing my residency, I can say without reservation that the priorities of the residency program and the institution as a whole encompass the ideals I sought when applying for residency: 1) excellent clinical training and patient care, 2) a comprehensive curriculum, and 3) ample opportunities in research. All of these, and more, are available to residents at the Cleveland Clinic. I highly recommend this residency for anyone who is looking for these aspects in their training.